Building Bridges Community Support - Sooke and Greater Victoria

10/21/2026

We have embarked on Invisible Disabilities Week.
Many people live with unseen challenges such as chronic fatigue, depression, PTSD, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, hearing loss, and many other conditions. Please check out the link below for more information.

10/19/2026

Building Bridges Community Support enjoyed a beautiful Autumn outing with some wonderful people! Thank you to all who attended our gathering at Silver Rill Farm. The weather couldn't have been more gorgeous, and sharing company, laughs and a picnic lunch was a lot of fun! Thanks to all who made this day so amazing

10/14/2026

We are looking for 2-3 people who are committed to supporting others with Diverse Abilities. Must have at least 2 years experience and a desire to assist people to achieve their goals. Please apply here:

Building Bridges Community Support

10/07/2026

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. It would be great if Disability Employment Awareness could be observed all year long!
Please follow this link for more information on the initiatives, and to learn how you can get involved.

https://www.supportedemployment.ca/initiatives/disability-employment-awareness-month/

09/29/2026

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Remember Every Child Counts

09/24/2026

Building Bridges Community Support is still seeking 2 people
1 person for 12 hours in Victoria
1 person for 10 hours in Sooke
Supporting people with diverse abilities
Position description and application details can be found
HERE - https://ca.indeed.com/job/community-support-worker-csw-sooke-and-victoria-e4849381450865c5

Come join our team!

09/18/2026

Next week, starting on September 21 to September 27 is the International Week of Deaf People. This year's theme is "Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights"

Please follow the link below for more information and, perhaps, find ways you can support this initiative.

As we mark 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate a recognition: national sign languages as full and equal languages. 20 years on, recognising national sign languages means reaffirming a commitment to deaf people’s human rights and ensuring these rights...

09/10/2026

Please note that today is National Su***de Prevention Day.

This day is for recognition of something that is actually acknowledged every day of the year by some groups.

The call to action is "Start the Conversation"

Sponsors of this initiative include:

World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-su***de-prevention-day

International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP)
https://www.iasp.info/wspd/

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, please call or text 9-8-8 for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

In British Columbia, you can also call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or call 310-6789 for mental health support.

Here are some examples of how you can change the narrative on su***de over World Su***de Prevention Day 2025.

09/02/2026

September is Deaf Awareness Month, this also coincides with the International Week of Deaf People

The 2026 theme is “Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights"

For more information please follow the link below

The International Day of the Deaf was first celebrated on September 28, 1958, established by the World Federation of the Deaf. Over time, recognition was expanded to observe a full week, now known as the International Week of Deaf People, held annually during the last full week of September.

08/27/2026

Our team is looking for people for two part-time positions
10+ hours per week in Sooke
and
18 hours per week in Victoria
These positions entail supporting people with Diverse Abilities
Please apply through the link below

https://ca.indeed.com/job/community-support-worker-csw-sooke-and-victoria-e4849381450865c5